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Bogota River as a strategic ecosystem is the set of water bodies comprising rivers, reservoirs, lakes, wetlands, streams that supply the community living in this watershed of the environmental services. The use of these services provided by the watershed generates negative impacts, problems that are evident in the quantity, quality and availability of water resources in the country, which ultimately prevents build an axis of development and growth of the region, together with this system. River pollution is being generated by agriculture, mining, home waste, industrial and services found in the basin, which accounts for about 26% of national economic activity and which lies approximately 19% of the population. The problem of the river begins at the upper but intensifies average of the basin. Plans, projects and programs that have been made earlier in the Bogota River basin and in some cases implemented have not had the desired results. One reason is the lack of intercommunication and joint planning by the management entity of the basin. This is reflected in how local authorities have separate actions which currently has not brought any benefit to this in any of its political and administrative units. Bogota River flows into the Magdalena River in Girardot (Cundinamarca). Magdalena River is the most important Colombian basin due to its size it has influence in 18 departments of Colombia and in its catchment area lives about 28 million Colombians. That is the reason that Bogota River and its management are of vital importance for the whole country. Despite its importance both rivers contain large amounts of pollutants that endanger the entire population depends on this. Decontamination Magdalena River would not be significant if not performed simultaneously a comprehensive management plan for Bogota River. This river flows into the most important river of Colombia and is the river of the country?s capital. In conclusion it is necessary to create a development plan that integrates Bogota River different stakeholders and ensure their participation in the formulation of policies, programs and projects in the integrated management of water resources in order to be part of the change. Decontamination of river from the capital will improve the quality of life of people who are |
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25 Comments
Thank you for sharing.
Posted 27-08-2013 19:06
Many countries share these woes
Posted 15-06-2013 21:38
Agreed Camila, Same for Yamuna river in Delhi
Posted 12-06-2013 21:14
I agree with Pratap.
Posted 12-04-2013 23:51
So, the situation in every country (apart from few) is almost same!!! Spreading awareness on not to dump the waste/plastic/chemicals etc into the water is the key....thx for the report
Posted 07-04-2013 20:34
Camila: Thanks for your information
Well Done
Posted 05-04-2013 11:33
rivers must be protected :(
Posted 04-04-2013 22:01
rivers in Nepal especially in the capital Kathmandu have same condition..sad
Posted 04-04-2013 20:08
That's really scary fact! The river accounts for many lives in Colombia is polluted that seriously.
Can the people drink tap water safely?
Thank you for sharing :D
Posted 01-04-2013 17:59
oh . Rivers are the lifeline for us. The Yamuna in Delhi is also in a bad state !!
Posted 01-04-2013 15:18
Rida Nurafiati: Bogota River not only polluted water is dumped, also in some places is taken as trash and solid waste are dumped to this.
Posted 01-04-2013 07:54
ooooooooohh... thanks for sharin'
Posted 31-03-2013 23:31
well, thanks for sharing the knowledge that you have. looking forward for their plans and programs
Posted 31-03-2013 22:48
thanks for sharing dear friend :)
Posted 31-03-2013 22:38
Yes it need to be clean.Thanks for the report.
Posted 31-03-2013 19:20
thanks for sharing
Posted 31-03-2013 18:12
Save Bogota River.
Posted 31-03-2013 16:57
Thank you for sharing
Posted 31-03-2013 16:39
Camila Prado: is there any garbage can nearby Bogota river?
Posted 31-03-2013 16:33
Thank you for sharing
Posted 31-03-2013 16:06
The river should be clean. Need to work together to solve this problem
Posted 31-03-2013 14:33
The Bogota River, need to keep it clean,
Try for surrounding cover with green.
Posted 31-03-2013 14:17
nice report.
Posted 31-03-2013 13:20
Nice report from you.
Posted 31-03-2013 11:37
The condition have the same with Ciiwung River in Jakarta. So sad to see the picture.
Posted 31-03-2013 11:37